Conference: Career Transition into Tech

About the Conference

Career Transition into Tech is a dynamic mini-conference organised by Smartwork Association (Targa Töö Ühing), specifically for adults looking to embark on a new career path in the tech industry. This event is your gateway to gaining the confidence, knowledge, and practical strategies needed to successfully navigate your career transition into the dynamic world of technology, as well as connecting with industry professionals and potential mentors who can support your journey.

Speakers

• Katarina Künnapas: HR Manager @ Askend.com (LinkedIn)
• Külli Gutmann: Headhunter at Talentor Estonia (LinkedIn)
• Irina Filippova: Lead Recruiter @ CyberCube (LinkedIn)
• Sirja Sulakatko: Director of IT College at Tallinn University of Technology (LinkedIn)
• Lavrenti Tsudakov: CEO at Income marketplace & COO @ Bonsay (LinkedIn)
• Oleg Shvaikovsky: Enterpreneur & Investor (LinkedIn)
• Andres Gavriljuk: CEO of Cerebrum Hub Academy (LinkedIn)
• Melissa Padjus: Talent Acquisition Specialist @Askend (LinkedIn)
• Dmitri Gostev: Senior frontend developer, Tech Lead at Askend (LinkedIn)
• Kadi Kangur: QA Engineer at Askend (LinkedIn)
• Anastasia Petrova: Data Analyst at The Information Technology Centre (LinkedIn)
• More amazing speakers will be announced soon!

Who Should Attend?

• Professionals considering a career change into tech
• Individuals interested in reskilling or upskilling for tech roles
• Those curious about the impact of AI on the job market
• Anyone seeking practical advice on entering the tech industry

Why Attend

• Empower Yourself: Gain the confidence to make a successful career change with insights from industry leaders and career coaches.
• Stay Informed: Understand the evolving tech landscape and how AI is shaping the future of work.
• Get Practical: Walk away with actionable strategies and a plan to kickstart your tech career.
• Expand Your Network: Connect with industry professionals, peers, and potential mentors who can support your journey.

Event Agenda

• 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Registration and Welcome Coffee
• 10:00 AM – 10:10 AM: Opening Remarks
• 10:10 AM – 11:25 AM: Sessions 1 & 2 (Gain insights from employers on what they seek in junior tech talent and learn from career advisors about navigating the 2024 tech job market)
  • Panel discussion: "What Employers Look for in Junior Tech Talent"
  • Talk: "Navigating the Tech Job Market in 2024"
  • Panel discussion: "The Value of Hiring Reskillers in Tech"
  • Workshop: "AI and the Future of Work: Opportunities for Career Changers"
• 11:25 AM – 12:00 PM: Lunch Break
• 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Sessions 3 & 4 (Hear inspirational stories from successful career changers and participate in practical workshops to develop your personalized career transition plan)
  • Panel discussion: "Reskillers in Askend"
  • Talk: My journey into Software Development
  • Talk: My journey into Cybersecurity
  • Talk: "Overview of the Most Demanded Tech Professions"
  • Workshop: "Mapping Your Path: Effective Strategies for Career Change"

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 16th
• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• Location: Askend Fahle Office, Tartu mnt 80f, 2nd floor, Tallinn
• Format: In-person
• Language: English

About the Organiser

Established in 2007, Smartwork Association (NGO) stands for smart and contemporary work practices. Our goal is to enhance the flexibility and adaptability of Estonia's job market to better meet the demands coming from the external environment—such as globalization, technological advancements, changes in employee expectations, and increased competition for talent.

With a long-standing commitment to organizing free IT reskilling programs under a branch called smartworkacademy.com, the association has helped more than 700 individuals transition their careers to tech. This is done by organising different reskilling programs (Work in Tech, Women in Tech Telia, etc) as well as organising events that introduce career possibilities in IT and provide networking opportunities for aspiring tech professionals.